Steamtown Hot Yoga and Barre Celebrates New Location Anniversary August 23, 2025, we celebrate our one year anniversary at our new location in the Lace Village. As part of our celebration, we are offering free classes at our studio on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Please register via our app or call us at 570-941-9977 to save your spot.
Steamtown National Historical Site Hosts Arts in the Park Weekend Steamtown National Historic Site invites the public to attend Arts in the Park Weekend on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025. All programs will begin inside the newly reopened Visitor Center. A Q&A session will follow each presentation, expected to last 30 minutes to an hour. General admission to the park and event is free. The weekend precedes Railfest 2025 happening Labor Day weekend and leads into the National Park Service’s 109th birthday on Monday, August 25, honoring the agency’s legacy in preserving and interpreting America’s national treasures. Programs and Presentations: Saturday, August 23 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – National Park Service and the Impact of the Works Progress Administration – Ranger Larry Scucci This engaging program examines the founding of the National Park Service and the Works Progress Administration’s role in promoting parks during the New Deal era. Learn how WPA artists created vibrant posters and illustrations that inspired Americans to visit their public lands and discover the legacy of these works in today’s park promotion. 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Railroads, Art & American Life: A Talk with J. Craig Thorpe – J. Craig Thorpe J. Craig Thorpe has specialized in railway promotional art and illustration for more than thirty years. His work has been commissioned by rail suppliers, museums, Amtrak, and historic railroads across North America. In this talk, Thorpe explores the role of art in railroad history, featuring both his own works and classic railway advertising art. His recent book Railroads, Art & American Life will be available for purchase and signing. Sunday, August 24 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – National Park Service and the Impact of the Works Progress Administration – Ranger Bill McCarthy This engaging program examines the founding of the National Park Service and the Works Progress Administration’s role in promoting parks during the New Deal era. Learn how WPA artists created vibrant posters and illustrations that inspired Americans to visit their public lands and discover the legacy of these works in today’s park promotion. 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – George Catlin and the Origin of the Idea of National Parks – Jan Lokuta Attorney and historian Jan Lokuta, a Wyoming Valley native, tells the story of 19th-century artist George Catlin, whose travels and paintings of Native American life inspired one of the earliest visions of preserving America’s landscapes for the public good, a concept that would evolve into the National Park idea. 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Creating Engine #6039: A Conversation with Mark Ciocca – Mark Ciocca Artist and educator Mark Ciocca discusses the inspiration and creative process behind his linocut and silkscreen print Engine #6039, a piece selected for the prestigious Great Wall of Honesdale public art exhibition. Ciocca shares how his work combines technical skill, historical research, and community storytelling to celebrate the legacy of Grand Trunk Western No. 6039. Arts in the Park Weekend highlights the rich intersection of art, railroad, and preservation history as it relates to Steamtown NHS and the National Park Service.
Misericordia University Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Women with Children Program Cheers to 25 Years of Empowerment at Misericordia The Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program is celebrating 25 years of transforming lives through education, support, and opportunity. Join us for the 25th Anniversary Silver SoiréeSaturday, September 13, 20255:00–10:00 PMIrem Temple Country Club Pavilion, Dallas, PA The evening will honor Sister Jean Messaros, Mr. Rob Friedman & the Friedman Family, and Mrs. Flo DePolo—key supporters of the program’s mission. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception with live music by Tim Noble, followed by a formal dinner and dancing with WaltonEntertainment. The event also includes a tribute program celebrating our honorees and a silent auction. Black-tie optional. Tickets, ads, and sponsorships available at misericordia.edu/womenwithchildren.
Geisinger Holds Narcan Distribution Events Geisinger’s pharmacy, emergency medicine, addiction medicine and Free2BMom teams are collaborating again this year on two Narcan® (naloxone) distribution events in northeastern Pennsylvania. Geisinger personnel will hand out boxes of nasal naloxone, fentanyl and xylazine testing strips, and teach attendees how to properly use them at community resource events in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. The Geisinger team will be joined by community health partners who will set up information tables and offer resources to those in recovery or seeking recovery. The first event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, on the lawn across from Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre’s emergency room. The hospital’s address is 25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre. The second event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, in the Linden Street courtyard of Courthouse Square at 200 N. Washington Ave. in Scranton. The events are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
CHOP Hosts Feeding the Future Dinner Join CHOP Out Hunger for our Feeding the Future Dinner on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Constantino’s, Clarks Summit, an inspiring evening dedicated to ending childhood hunger across Pennsylvania. This special night will honor community leader Ty Holmes for his outstanding dedication and service to our region. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, networking, and a heartfelt program featuring stories of impact. The evening will also include a raffle and learn how to support our Weekend Backpack Program, In-School Pantries, and Pop-Up Pantries, helping ensure every child has enough to eat. Learn More
Amy Bezek Photography Hosts Women’s Circle I’m opening my studio for something truly special — our first Women’s Circle led by Tiffany from La Luna Vibrations. This is a gentle and heart-centered evening of intention, movement, cacao, and sound — a space to reconnect with yourself and move without judgment. We’ll begin in circle with a warm blend of ceremonial cacao, blue lotus, rose, and bobinsana — then shift into intuitive, guided movement and close with a soothing sound bath. It’s not about dancing — it’s about dropping in, softening, and letting your body speak. No experience needed — just bring your beautiful self, a mat, a blanket, and anything to help you feel cozy for the sound bath. Register
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Post-Game Drone Light Show Scranton/Wilkes-Barre adds unique light show experience after game against Indianapolis The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are excited to announce the addition of a post-game drone light show after their Saturday, August 16, game against the Indianapolis Indians. “We are thrilled to add this one-of-a-kind experience to the promotional schedule,” stated Katie Beekman, the RailRiders General Manager. “It will be the first-ever drone light show at PNC Field and we can’t wait to see the reaction of our great fans. This is such a unique event that fans definitely won’t want to miss.” The show will be coordinated and performed by Sky Elements, a nationally-renowned drone fleet. Sky Elements appeared on America’s Got Talent and performs over 750 shows each year. The RailRiders host the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top affiliate on August 16, which is also Harry Potter Night at PNC Field. Gates open at 5:00 P.M. with custom RailRiders Platform 9 3/4 socks given out to the first 1,500 fans. First pitch is slated for 6:05 and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre players will wear custom jerseys inspired by the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. After the game concludes, this 150-drone performance will begin. Purchase tickets for August 16 or any remaining RailRiders home game this season online at www.swbrailriders.com.
Johnson College to Host Free Community Resource Fair Johnson College will host a free Community Resource Fair for all local college-bound students on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, inside the Moffat Student Center Gymnasium at its Scranton campus. The event is open to the public and is designed to connect current and prospective college students with local resources and support services. The fair will feature a variety of community organizations offering guidance and assistance on topics such as education, employment, health, and wellness. “The Community Resource Fair is an opportunity for all students attending any of our region’s colleges and universities to learn about local services available to them,” said Dr. Kellyn Williams, Associate Vice President of Special Programs at Johnson College. “We’re proud to bring together organizations that are making a positive impact in our region.” Participating organizations include: ACE of NEPA Educational Opportunity Centers of PA Friends of the Poor/Catherine McAuley Center Geisinger Marworth Greater Scranton YMCA Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania Susquehanna County Interfaith The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement For more information, please contact Sam Lehman at slehman@johnson.edu or 570-702-8341.
UNC to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New CEDAR Center United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new CEDAR (Community Education, Development, And Revitalization) Center on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at 526 Cedar Avenue in South Scranton. All media outlets and public officials are invited to attend. UNC officially moved into the CEDAR Center on June 23, 2025, marking a major milestone in the organization’s 100+ year history. The CEDAR Center now serves as UNC’s regional hub for adult education, workforce development, and a range of community-based programs. Speakers at the event will include Senator Marty Flynn, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, Mayor of Scranton Paige Cognetti, Lisa Durkin, UNC President and CEO, and Dr. Kellyn Williams, UNC Board Member. The building, a former branch of the South Side Bank & Trust Company, was generously donated by Peoples Security Bank in 2014. Construction began in April 2024, transforming the space into a welcoming and accessible facility designed to meet the growing needs of the community. UNC extends sincere thanks to the many funding partners who helped bring the project to life, including Senator Robert P. Casey Jr., Peoples Security Bank, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (RACP), the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (Keystone Communities, Local Share Account, and Neighborhood Partnership Program), Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, Lackawanna County, the City of Scranton, the Oppenheim Foundation, PNC Bank, PPL Electric Utilities, and The Dime Bank. We’d additionally like to thank Project Architect Ralph J. Melone, AIA, and General Contractor Robert Bamford of Mar-Paul Construction Co., Inc. The ribbon cutting will celebrate the opening of this vital new space and UNC’s continued commitment to serving individuals and families across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
